A force of 1000 N acts on an area of 0.5 m². What pressure does it exert?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 2000 Pa
- Step 1: Pressure = force ÷ area. Step 2. p = 1000 ÷ 0.5 = 2000 Pa. Answer: 2000 Pa. Why not the others: 500 Pa is what you get if you multiply the force by the area. 200 Pa is what you get if you move the decimal point. 20000 Pa is what you get if you move the decimal point the other way.
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